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Lavender Apricot Thumbprint Cookies

Lavender Apricot Thumbprint Cookies for a Refreshing Summer Treat

Discover the delightful Lavender Apricot Thumbprint Cookies, a unique summer treat combining floral lavender and sweet apricot preserves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Sugar can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 large Egg Yolk room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 1 pinch Salt necessary for flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free option available
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder important for texture
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Culinary Lavender food-grade
For the Thumbprint Filling
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves can substitute with other fruit jams
For Drizzling
  • ½ cup White Chocolate dark chocolate is a good substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the base by combining softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  2. Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and salt into the mixture, mixing until fully combined and velvety.
  3. Gradually sift in flour, baking powder, and dried lavender. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough by shaping it into walnut-sized balls and refrigerating for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. Create indentations in cookies while warm using your thumb or spoon.
  8. Cool cookies on a wire rack and fill thumbprints with apricot preserves.
  9. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over filled cookies, allowing to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, always use culinary-grade lavender. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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